Buffalo fought back after trailing by two to beat Minnesota 3-2 in overtime on Oct. 6. Owen Power scored the overtime winner to cap a furious rally in the final frame that forced extra time. The Sabres found themselves behind for long stretches before turning things around in the closing minutes.
In Montreal, Carolina defeated the home side 6-4 in their home opener. Taylor Hall put up a two-goal night for the Hurricanes, who separated themselves in a wide-open contest at the Bell Centre.